NAME PROFILE
Jeanette
Jeanette is a diminutive form of the name Jeanne, which means 'God is gracious.' The name exudes warmth and friendliness, often associated with kindness and creativity. It has a timeless quality, making it appealing across generations.
Key Stats
| Total births | 163,977 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1939 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%TX — 21%NY — 20%FL — 19%IL — 19%
Notable People
Jeanette Winterson (Author, *Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit*) · Jeanette MacDonald (Singer and Actress, *The Merry Widow*) · Jeanette Lee (Professional Pool Player, *The Black Widow*) · Jeanette Nolan (Actress, *The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance*) · Jeanette Walls (Journalist and Author, *The Glass Castle*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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